A World Record, Key to the City..and one hell of an Afterparty
- Ali Rezvan
- Dec 1, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 7
It’s not every day that you’re handed the Key to the City of Vegas, break a world record, and take over a Vegas nightclub twice—all in the same night. But in 2023, I had the honor of being part of an incredible team that did just that.
The Esports Awards 2023 was truly a Cinderella story—an event that defied expectations with a fresh new format and two massive, jaw-dropping finales. Pulling off this vision was no small feat, but with passion, innovation, and a little bit of Vegas magic, we made it happen.
As the Head of Broadcast Production, my role was as challenging as it was thrilling. I was entrusted with several monumental tasks that would take the event to new heights:
Redesigning and evolving the event format to surpass the success of the 2022 show.
Executing the largest red carpet in our history, complete with the debut of “The Village,” a brand-new concept that took things to the next level.
Orchestrating a groundbreaking live production that introduced a Glambot feed from a cutting-edge 4K RED camera—something never done before.
And, perhaps most exciting of all, we broke a world record by using the largest screen ever to showcase a video game.
On the technical side, turning a nightclub into a broadcast venue is no easy feat. The team had to transform the entire venue in just 48 hours to ensure everything was show-ready. We had to adapt every inch of the space to accommodate the broadcasting equipment while maintaining the energy of a nightclub. Some of the key elements that made it all come together included:
A dedicated fiber line to The Switch's HQ in Los Angeles for seamless distribution.
Backup satellite broadcasting with two layers of failover redundancy to ensure we never lost the signal.
The introduction of Luna remote system cameras for the first time in our Esports Awards broadcast.
And, of course, a top-secret additional build for the world record, which will remain classified for now.
But the night didn’t end there. We also brought together a stellar lineup of DJs, including Britanni Johnson, Andrea Botez, Vikkstar, and NoahJ, who all helped transform Zouk Nightclub into the ultimate party for the “Esports Awards and Friends” after-party.
From the highs of the red carpet to the unforgettable after-party vibes, this night was one for the books. Below, you’ll find a gallery of photos that capture just how epic the night really was!
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